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ONE TO ONE COUNSELORS - CHILDRENS PROGRAM - CAPE COD

Latham Centers, Inc.

Job Details

Job ID: 2800517

Application Deadline:
Posted until Filled

Posted:
March 6, 2018

Starting Date:
Immediately

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Job Description

Latham Centers compassionately and creatively helps children and adults with complex special needs, including Prader-Willi Syndrome, to lead meaningful, abundant lives. We are currently looking for qualified Children’s 1:1 Counselors.

The Children’s 1:1 Counselor plans and provides direct services to one client, which includes developing and delivering instruction, supports, and positive role modeling in the areas of life skills, community utilization, healthcare, and social and recreational activities. In addition, the counselor provides vocational training, which includes seeking vocational opportunities and enhancing supports for work for that individual. Reporting directly to the Residential Supervisor, the counselor has direct, active, and constructive interaction with clients and must maintain active cooperation with co-workers, clinical staff, medical staff, ancillary staff, community members, families, and supervisors.

The ideal candidate for this position has a Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or a related field or equivalent experience. He or she must have the ability to handle children/ individuals in crisis safely, with compassion. A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required. Fluent English speaking and writing skills, empathy and the ability to listen, good time management skills, and professional appearance and demeanor are all required for this position.

Apply online at https://lathamcenters.hyrell.com or email your resume to recruiting@lathamcenters.org

Latham Centers, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Position Type: Part-time

Positions Available: 1

Salary:
$15 to $15 Per Hour

Job Category:
Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Welcome to Latham Centers, Inc.!

Latham Centers, located on Cape Cod, MA, offers nationally recognized innovative treatment and support services for two groups of individuals: 1) developmentally delayed girls and boys, and 2) children and adults with Prader-Willi syndrome. Our primary facilities are located on a campus in Brewster, MA, with independent living and group homes for our adult programs also located in Brewster and other towns on Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts.

Within this comfortable setting, we have brought together a highly skilled professional team of experts, including physicians, social workers, special education teachers, physical therapists, clinical psychologists, and residential and vocational counselors. This energetic and devoted team works together with Latham residents and family members to develop the right approach and best services for each resident. We evaluate each person's progress continually and adjust our programs and services to meet changing needs.
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Equal Opportunity Employer

Latham Centers, Inc. is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

Currently looking to fill the following shifts at our Brewster Campus:

40 hours = Mon - Fri 7a-3p

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Contact Information

Human Resources

Phone: 774-353-9202

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